October

October 5th – 12th

Leavenworth Boulder

October 5th-6th

Looking to climb some rocks? Then come with us to beautiful Leavenworth and enjoy some of the world class bouldering Washington has to offer. All climbing levels welcome! The trip will run on October 5-6. We will leave campus at 2pm on Friday and return around 9pm on Saturday. We will be camping overnight on Friday, climbing on Saturday and returning later that day.

Friday Rock Climbing

October 5th or 12th

Join us at 3:00 p.m. for some toprope climbing at a local Spokane climbing crag! No experience is required. We have the capacity to set up climbs 5.3 to 5.13, and provide a great introduction to climbing in the area, or even just climbing in general! We try to be back to campus between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. See you there!

Trail Run

October 9th

Let’s run (for FREE)! Get off campus and hit the trails at Liberty Lake Regional Park. All skill levels, speeds, shoe colors, and hair styles are welcome with beginner and intermediate options. We will be departing campus at 4:00pm and returning in time to refuel at dinner.

Antoine Peak

Sunrise Hike

October 10th

Calling all early risers!! Want to watch the sunrise at 3,000 feet? Come along for a morning hike to Antoine Peak. Required: bed head and baggy eyes. We’ll be heading out early on Wednesday Oct. 10th around 5:15.

Priest River Inflatable Kayak

October 14th

Are you interested in floating the Class II Priest River and learning some river kayaking skills? We will be paddling a 4-mile stretch of river, twice. Participants may use Inflatable Kayaks or hard shell kayaks depending on their experience. No matter the vessel, attendance at one pool session before the trip is required. These sessions are available on Thursday evenings or by appointment. Contact the office for more details. This is an incredible opportunity to explore a beautiful river and part of our backyard.

Our Mission Statement

For the benefit of the Gonzaga community, Gonzaga Outdoors uses the transformative properties of outdoor adventures to foster friendship, instill confident outdoor skills, provide opportunities for leadership development and promote an ethic of conservation and stewardship. We do this because of the deeply rooted sense of respect and awe that we feel for the outdoors that we wish to share.

Our Values

*Use sound judgment to conduct a safe program.
*Value the risks inherent in what we do and actively manage those risks
*Provide a safe inclusive environment. – Seek to find a sense of place.
*Provide the space for leadership development.
*Our playground is the natural world. Be proactive in preserving and restoring it.
*Fun, professionalism and learning are not mutually exclusive.